Turkish president visits Iraq

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani (right) greets the Turkish President Abdullah Gul (left) after arriving during the welcoming ceremony at Salam Palace Monday in Baghdad, Iraq. It's the first vistit by a Turkish head of state in 33 years. Gul is there to hold talks with senior Iraqi leaders.

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani (right) greets the Turkish President Abdullah Gul (left) after arriving during the welcoming ceremony at Salam Palace Monday in Baghdad, Iraq. It's the first vistit by a Turkish head of state in 33 years. Gul is there to hold talks with senior Iraqi leaders. (Getty Images pool photo)

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani (right) greets the Turkish President Abdullah Gul (left) after arriving during the welcoming ceremony at Salam Palace Monday in Baghdad, Iraq. It's the first vistit by a Turkish head of state in 33 years. Gul is there to hold talks with senior Iraqi leaders.